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The third organization was that of the German Bapdists (''sic'') (The Dunkerds.) This denomination organized in 1826, on what was then called "The John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} farm". This organization extends over what they call their district, including different counties, but its organization was had here, and for many years the residence of Rev. John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} was one of their chief meeting places.

The third organization was that of the German Bapdists (''sic'') (The Dunkerds.) This denomination organized in 1826, on what was then called "The John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} farm". This organization extends over what they call their district, including different counties, but its organization was had here, and for many years the residence of Rev. John {{Surname|Shoemaker}} was one of their chief meeting places.

The fourth church organization in Green was that of the Presbyterians whch took place in 1830 at Smithville in their church building then being finished. This organization was had under Rev. Mr. Thomas {{Surname|Bass}}, Sr. The membership resulting there from ____ consisted of 40 in number. George {{Surname|Leasure}} being the first ruling elder of this organization. The Pastor order descents as follows:

The fourth church organization in Green was that of the Presbyterians, which took place in 1830, at Smithville, in their church building then being finished. This organization was had under Rev. Mr. Thomas {{Surname|Barr}}, Sr. The membership resulting there from ____ consisted of 40 in number. George {{Surname|Leasure}} being the first ruling elder of this organization. The Pastoral order descends as follows:

*  Rev. Thomas {{Surname|Barr}}, Sr.

*  Rev. Thomas {{Surname|Barr}}, Sr.

*  Rev. Thomas {{Surname|Beer}}

*  Rev. Thomas {{Surname|Beer}}.

*  Rev. J. {{Surname|McCroy}}

*  Rev. J. {{Surname|McCray}}.

*  Rev. H. {{Surname|Nouse}}

*  Rev. H. {{Surname|Nouse}}

*  Rev. Philo {{Surname|Sample}}

*  Rev. Philo {{Surname|Sample}}.

*  Rev. Mr. {{Surname|McCanlish}}

*  Rev. Mr. {{Surname|McCanlish}}.

*  Rev. Robert {{Surname|Finly}}

*  Rev. Robert {{Surname|Finly}}.

*  Rev. Edward {{Surname|Barr}}

*  Rev. Edward {{Surname|Barr}}.

*  Rev. Mr. {{Surname|Virtue}}

*  Rev. Mr. {{Surname|Virtue}}.

The fifth organization being that of the followers of John {{Surname|Weinebrenner}} who organized in 1839 at the residence of Christian {{Surname|Allaman}}, on the south west quarter of section No. 14, the farm now owned by David {{Surname|Arich}}. This organization being had under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Miller}} and John {{Surname|Keller}}. The members of this organization were as follows:

The fifth organization being that of the followers of John {{Surname|Weinebrenner}}, (''sic'') who organized in 1839. at the residence of Christian {{Surname|Allaman}}, on the south west quarter of section No. 14. the farm now owned by David {{Surname|Arick}}. This organization being had under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Miller}} and John {{Surname|Keller}}. The members of this organization were as follows:

*  Christian {{Surname|Allaman}} and his wife

*  Christian {{Surname|Allaman}}, and his wife.

*  David {{Surname|Shelly}} and his wife

*  David {{Surname|Shelly}}, and his wife.

*  Jacob {{Surname|Axe}} and his wife

*  Jacob {{Surname|Axe}}, and his wife.

*  John {{Surname|Peters}} and his wife

*  John {{Surname|Peters}}, and his wife.

*  John {{Surname|Oberling}} and his wife

*  John {{Surname|Oberling}}, and his wife.

*  John {{Surname|St. Myers}} and his wife

*  John {{Surname|St. Myers}}, and his wife.

Christian {{Surname|Allaman}} being appointed elder, and David {{Surname|Shelly}} was appointed the first deacon. In less than two years after this organization Mr. Allaman died and the other members all scattered off. So in 1841, the same denomination organized at Smithville in the little cabin school house then standing on the north east corner of the Presbyterian Church ground under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Scherrich}}. The membership of this organization consisted of Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} and wife, Samuel {{Surname|Plymesser}} and wife, Jacob {{Surname|Schroll}} and wife, Daniel {{Surname|Williams}} and wife, Hugh {{Surname|Norris}} and wife and David {{Surname|Heikes}}. Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} being elected an elder and David {{Surname|Heikes}} as deacon. Not having a house of their own wherein to worship they bought one of the first-put-up-dwelling houses in Smithville wherein they had their meetings for a number of years. More bieng added to their number, they put up a small meeting house of their own about 10 rods west of where the St. Paul church now stands. Now becoming quite numerous they in 1867 erected an elegant church building on Milton Street in Smithville of 38 by 62 feet dimension, the top of the spire of which being 112 feet above the pavement.

Christian {{Surname|Allaman}} being appointed elder, and David {{Surname|Shelly}} was appointed the first deacon. In less than two years after this organization Mr. Allaman died, and the other members all scattered off. So in 1841, The same denomination organized at Smithville, in the little cabin schoolhouse then standing on the north east corner of the Presbyterian Church ground, under Rev. Samuel {{Surname|Scherrich}}. The membership of this organization consisted of Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} and wife, Samuel {{Surname|Plymesser}} and wife, Jacob {{Surname|Schroll}} and wife, Daniel {{Surname|Williams}} and wife, Hugh {{Surname|Norris}} and wife, and David {{Surname|Heikes}}. Peter {{Surname|Eberly}} being elected as elder and David {{Surname|Heikes}} as deacon. Not having a house of their own wherein to worship, they bought one of the first-put-up-dwelling houses in Smithville, wherein they had their meetings for a number of years. More being added to their number, they put up a small meeting house of their own, about 10 rods west of where the St. Paul church now stands. Now, becoming quite numerous, they, in 1867, erected an elegant church building on Milton Street, in Smithville, of 38 by 62 feet dimension, the top of the spire of which being 112 feet above the pavement.

The sixth church organization in Green was that of "The Brethern In Christ" which was had in 1843 in the little wood-colored church building that was at Smithville and put up in the spring previous to their organization by those who then became members of the church when it was organized. The members of its first organization were:

The sixth church organization in Green was that of "The Brethern In Christ" which was had in 1843 in the little wood-colored church building that was at Smithville and put up in the spring previous to their organization by those who then became members of the church when it was organized. The members of its first organization were: